Kenton Co. official wants panel to appoint CVG board members

Commissioner: Ability to elect should be shared

12:25 AM,
Nov. 3, 2013

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Appointment to the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport's board has long been considered one of the top political positions by Kenton County's judge-executive.

"That's always been the political plum position," said Kenton County Commissioner Jon Draud. "It's prestigious and (board members) get to travel a lot. That's probably why some of the most influential people in Northern Kentucky traditionally have had a seat on that board."

Recent disclosures that the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport board has spent more than $141,000 in travel and meal ...